Health and Wellness
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05-04-09
National Survey: Parents Report Increased Awareness of Risks of Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, But Preventative Action Lags
Media Plays Major Role in Prompting Parent-Teen Discussions About Substance Abuse
Mothers Take the Lead in Monitoring, Dads Have Opportunity to Engage More With Kids
NEW YORK, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewsw...
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04-20-09
McKesson Mobilizes More than 14,000 Volunteers to Help Hospitalized Veterans
SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - April 20, 2009 - McKesson Corporation today announced the kick-off of the 11th annual McKesson Community Days
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04-17-09
Elekta Sponsors All Are Our Heroes to Raise Cancer Awareness
ATLANTA, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- In our field, where we focus so intently on the science of cancer care, it's easy to lose sight of the human stories and triumphs that are a part of the journey.
Motivated by the Relay for Life events of the Ame...
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04-17-09
Home-Based HIV Testing Initiative in Western Kenya To Reach 2 Million People
Click here to view the video describing GBC's role in Heath at Home Kenya: http://www.gbcimpact.org/health-at-home-kenya
NAIROBI, KENYA - April 17,2009 - A groundbreakin...
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04-16-09
In Tough Economy, Health and Safety Drive Green Choices
NEW YORK, NY. - April 16, 2009 - In belt-tightening times, consumers are prioritizing eco-friendly food, beauty and household cleaning products, according to the 2009 BBMG Conscious Consumer Report: Redefining Value in a New Economy, the second annual national study o...
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04-14-09
Cleaning for a Reason: Helping Women with Cancer
- Cleaning Products Industry Supports Efforts to Improve Lives of Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment
- Foundation Offers Professional Housecleaning Services At No Cost
- "National Clean...
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04-14-09
The Sullivan Group Provides Courses to US Armed Services
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sullivan Group (TSG), a leading provider of risk management and patient safety solutions for medical professionals, today announced the start of a program with the United States Armed Services whereby deployed Armed Servic...
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04-13-09
Farmers Insurance Joins March Of Dimes 'March for Babies' 2009
LOS ANGELES, April 13 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: March for Babies is the March of Dimes premier fundraising event that benefits all babies -- those born healthy and those who need help to survive and thrive.
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04-09-09
World Cocoa Foundation and Swedish Chocolate, Confectionery and Biscuit Manufacturers' Association to Address Farm Safety and Health in Cocoa-growing Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 9, 2009 - The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Swedish Chocolate, Confectionery and Biscuit Manufacturers' Association (CHOKOFA) today announced a new occupational safety and health project. The "Improving Occupational Safety and Health on West A...
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04-08-09
New Service offers Feedback Opportunity for Users with Disabilities on Marriott.com
BETHESDA, MD. - April 8, 2009 - Marriott.com, Marriott International, Inc.'s (NYSE:MAR) award-winning website with more than 750,000 daily users, announced its participation today in a new service provided by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) called the Acce...
